As of: February 5, 2024, 8:18 a.m
By: Judith Braun
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Heart failure, if detected early, is easily treatable.
Therefore, pay attention to certain warning signs that can announce itself.
According to
the German Heart Foundation e.
V.
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Around four million people suffer from heart failure (also called heart failure or simply heart failure).
According to the
Charité German Heart Center (DHZC
).
The disease is one of the most common causes of death and reasons for hospital admission in this country.
If detected early and treated in a targeted manner, the progression of heart failure can often be slowed down.
Therefore, you should pay attention to certain warning signs that indicate a weak heart.
Heart failure: There are four warning signs you should pay attention to, warns a cardiologist
Around four million people in Germany suffer from heart failure.
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Heart failure and its causes:
Heart failure is a disorder of the heart function that leads to a weakened pumping capacity of the heart muscle.
Consequences of heart failure:
This weakening causes the heart to no longer be able to pump enough blood to the body and organs, which can cause serious health problems.
Treatable with medication:
Despite the seriousness of the disease, experts emphasize that heart failure can in many cases be successfully treated with medication.
Danger if it goes undetected:
If heart failure is undetected, the disease can progress and ultimately become life-threatening if it is not treated in time.
Warning signs of heart failure: In a report on the news portal
t-online.de,
cardiologist Prof. Stefan Frantz from the University Hospital of Würzburg names
four specific warning signs such as shortness of breath, water retention, exhaustion and reduced resilience, which can indicate heart failure.
Similarities to a heart attack:
Similar to a heart attack, which is often announced weeks in advance with typical symptoms, warning signs specific to heart failure can also occur.
Drug therapy:
Heart failure is treated primarily through drug therapy that aims to relieve the strain on the heart.
Prescribing medication:
Depending on the patient's symptoms, a doctor can prescribe medication with a blood pressure-lowering, diuretic effect or to stabilize the heart rhythm.
Advanced therapy options:
Advanced stages of heart failure may require the use of pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, donor hearts, or artificial hearts.
Lifestyle changes to support:
In addition to drug therapy, it is emphasized that those affected should pay attention to a healthy diet and enough exercise to improve their quality of life.
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